Sycamore Scoop
September 20, 2022
Nov. 8 Bond Issue Offers a Long-Term Solution to PLSD’s Overcrowding
The reality is our district is rapidly growing and we are running out of space to continue providing our current level of educational opportunities to our students. If passed, the bond issue will build a new junior high school building, provide renovations and other projects throughout the district including secure entryway upgrades, bring matching dollars from the state to Pickerington, and meet the enrollment growth needs facing our district.
If the Nov. 8 bond issue fails, the district will need to divert money from the daily operating budget in order to pursue temporary options to accommodate enrollment growth. The growth we are experiencing and our facility needs will become even more urgent as classrooms and buildings become more crowded. In addition, there is no guarantee that the state can make available the approximately $75 million in matching funds from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in future years. Learn more about the upcoming bond issue here. Information about voting is available at www.VoteOhio.gov.
Picture Day
More details and ordering information to come.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022, 09:15 AM
PTO Updates
PTO Membership Drive will continue until October 1, 2022. Your $10 donation (cash or check) per family helps fund some of the great events we have planned this year including our SCE Girls Event, SCE Boys Event, and Fall Festival along with other great things. The membership form is attached at the bottom of the newsletter and copies were placed in every teacher’s mailbox so they should be coming home this week. Do you want to help plan some of the events this upcoming school year and not sure where to start? Attached to the newsletter is a list of committees that are available this school year. Paper copies will be coming home later this week. Fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dXq-PLT5nYWVwW37taYRqxv9DA5mpWwH1EPtOXv1hmM/edit Columbus Blue Jackets Games: CBJ offers discounted tickets to nonprofits (like our PTO) to use as a fundraiser for games through the season. Lower bowl tickets: $32 and Upper Bowl tickets: $21. Sycamore Creek has two options: Sunday September 25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday October 1 vs Washington Capitals Use this link to order tickets: Each ticket sold earns the PTO $10. https://bluejackets.spinzo.com/?group=sycamore-creek-elementary-fundraiser-9djs Family Fun NIght: Skip cooking dinner and head to MOD Pizza in Pickerington on Wednesday September 21st. The PTO receives 20% back from all purchases that show the flyer. Ordering online enter the code: MODF10146 for us to receive credit. Birthdays Book Club will be returning this year after a brief absence due to volunteer restrictions. Each child will be bringing home information regarding the Birthday Book Club. Your $10 donation will provide the library with a new book. Yearbook: If you want to save 10% on your child’s yearbook order prior to September 30. Information is provided below. Upcoming Events: October 6th: Birthday Book Club forms are due October 3rd-14th: Spiritwear Sale October 12: PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria with a presentation from Vote4Pickkids regarding the bond issue on the ballot. October 15: Trunk or Treat from 2PM-4PM more information will be sent home in the next week. October 31: Apex Fundraiser begins